Emerald|Natural|GIA

1.26ct J SI1 Emerald Natural Diamond

EX • J/SI1 • GIA 5563161242

Certificate GIA 5563161242

Diamond specifications and retailer prices

From $1,626 USD
As of October 31, 2026
Save $1,287 USD (44%) vs most expensive(unlock to see where)
16 retailers carry this diamond
Most expensive: $2,913 USD at Helzberg Diamonds · As of October 30, 2026
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About this 1.26ct natural emerald diamond

This 1.26ct natural emerald sits in the one-and-a-quarter to one-and-a-half carat band, graded J colour (near-colourless) and SI1 clarity (slightly-included), with a top-tier cut grade stated by the retailer rather than the lab and certified by GIA 5563161242. Listed at 16 retailers as of October 30, 2026, with prices from $1,626 to $2,913, a $1,287 spread on the same certified stone. Helzberg Diamonds lists it at $2,913. SI-grade stones are eye-clean roughly 60 to 70% of the time at this carat range. Check the inclusion plot on the cert and ask the retailer for high-resolution video before buying.

The 4Cs

1.26
Carat
J
Color
SI1
Clarity
Excellent
Cut (retailer stated)

Specifications

Cut (retailer stated)Excellent
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceFaint
OriginNatural
Grading LabGIA
CertificateGIA 5563161242
Dimensions7.20 × 5.15 × 3.48 mm
L/W Ratio1.40
Culet sizeNone
Top View
7.20 mm5.15 mm1.26 ctJ / SI1
OriginNatural
CutExcellent
PolishExcellent
SymmetryExcellent
FluorescenceFaint
CertificateGIA 5563161242
Side View
Table 67.0%CrownGirdle: STK-THKPavilionCulet: NDepth 67.7%

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Price History

Last verified: Oct 31
Current: $2,913 USD|Low: $1,626 USD|High: $3,466 USD|Avg: $2,231 USD|-16.0%
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November 1, 2026
Retailer 12$1,626 USD
Retailer 17$1,626 USD
Retailer 14$1,646 USD
Retailer 5$1,650 USD
Retailer 6$1,710 USD
Retailer 4$1,772 USD
Retailer 2$1,820 USD
Retailer 16$1,850 USD
Retailer 10$1,906 USD
Retailer 13$1,955 USD
Retailer 11$2,039 USD
Retailer 3$2,145 USD
Retailer 9$2,444 USD
Retailer 15$2,478 USD
Retailer 8$2,695 USD
Retailer 7$2,892 USD
Helzberg Diamonds$2,913 USD

22 data points across 17 retailers

16 retailers$1,626 USD to $2,913 USD

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$1,626 USD
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Retailer 2
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$1,626 USD
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Retailer 3
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$1,646 USD
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Retailer 4
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$1,650 USD
SGD 2,230 SGD
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$1,710 USD
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Retailer 6
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$1,772 USD
SGD 2,394 SGD
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Retailer 7
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$1,820 USD
£1,433 GBP
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$1,850 USD
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$1,906 USD
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$1,955 USD
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Retailer 11
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$2,039 USD
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Retailer 12
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$2,145 USD
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Retailer 13
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$2,478 USD
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Retailer 14
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$2,695 USD
€2,567 EUR
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Price last confirmed 9 days ago
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Retailer 15
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$2,892 USD
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Most Expensive
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Helzberg Diamonds
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$2,913 USD
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15 more retailers have this diamond
Prices start from $1,626 USDSave up to $1,287 USD

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1.26ct Emerald
$1,626 USD